H3 Navigation

[ILvHmmrs]

What exactly are the features of the factory installed He Navigation system... What exactly can it do... I just bought a new boulder grey w/luxury package, and I can't wait till i receive it to find out. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ILvHmmrs]

What exactly are the features of the factory installed He Navigation system... What exactly can it do... I just bought a new boulder grey w/luxury package, and I can't wait till i receive it to find out. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ILvHmmrs]

CMONNNNN!!!!!!!! i know someone out there has an H3 with navi....

[HummerNewbie]

I only recall one person posting that they had taken delivery of an H3 with the factory Nav system. Most just go with an aftermarket unit instead.

[ILvHmmrs]

any reason? is it supposed to be subpar, or is it just a new feature?

[Hummer Guy]

Factory Navs just haven't been available...we just sold our second one yesterday.

[HummerNewbie]

I would say the two biggest reasons are the delays from the factory and the fact that you can get an aftermarket unit for half as much. I don't think there are any issues with the factory system other than those too. I was very happy when I heard that unlike the H2 system you could listen to a CD will using the Nav. The H2 only has one slot for both the Nav DVD and CDs.

[fourfourto]

But can you play dvd's with the factory one? and hook up rear camera?.

[Hummer Guy]

Not DVDs, but DVD-Roms -- that's what the Nav disc is. And it is true, there are two slots -- one for nav and one for a CD. Haven't done a rear cam yet w/ H3 factory nav..

[ILvHmmrs]

what else can be on a dvd rom besides a navigation disc. How does the points of interest feature work?

[fourfourto]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">How does the points of interest feature work? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

On my eclipse you hit POI than put in what you want example outback (keyboard) than hit the closest one ...done ...it takes you there.


The eclipse can run a dvd.You have to put in a bypass switch at the parking brake so you can use it in motion.
Dvd is great if you get a dvd burner $79.00 at radio shack its very practical.

[Hummer Guy]

To my knowledge, nothing besides the Nav disc. Someone may be able to correct me on that. The POI feature lets you look through different categories (food, gas, etc) and also landmarks or famous buildings. American Airlines center, etc...

[ILvHmmrs]

thank you both for your help. I just bought a boulder grey lux version with everything from the chrome wheels to the Navi. the only option I do not have is the XM radio, but that is because I listen to Sirius, and I have already purchased the Sirius sportster device to have installed in my car. Btw is that connection, (sirius device) a problem. I figured i will just bring it to the electronci store I bought it from. I am just concered about the sound quality of it.

[HummerNewbie]

I just installed the Terk GM Direct Connect XM last night and it was very simple. I beleive they sell the same thing for Sirius as well. It gives you the same quality as if you got it from the factory, not a FM modulated type unit.

[Malibu1]

we have the factory Nav, took deleivery a few weeks ago. one of the very first ones to off the line with factory Nav (built mid-December). I can't get you any pics right now, hopefully this weekend. PAC audio has a VCI-GM2 to add aftermarket video sources, like a backup camera, to GM touchscreen Navs. I found out the other day though that the model number of the H3 factory Nav is not one they (PAC) are familiar with, so they are looking into it.

Factory Nav's for the H3 have been available since December to order. That is when they came off restraint.

[ILvHmmrs]

Thanks Malibu, I already bough the one with the nav, I just am not picking it up until tomorrow, and i was curious just exactly the navi could do besides just basic navigation and such.

[ILvHmmrs]

Do you like it?

[RockBrown]

Just received my B.Grey/Lux with navigation.The system will play cds and navigate independently.Nav.disk must remain in system to work.You can use voice or silent. POI,memory points,phone #'s, addresses can all be used to find destinations. I don't know much about nav. systems;but it seems to cover everything.DVD's will work in park;but you must remove nav. disk.No backup camera for this system and was told nor in the future hope this helps.

[ILvHmmrs]

It definately does. Thanks. I didnt know DVD's would play in them. How come it only works in park. Also, how is the car. I have heard the pickup leaves a little to be desired, but besides that I have gotten nothing but reviews. I appreciate all the info.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ILvHmmrs:
Also, how is the car. I have heard the pickup leaves a little to be desired,... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It really depends on what you came from. My last SUV (which is for sale if anyone is interested http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) had a 5.0 V8 and would flat out move. I can really tell the difference in the H3 and it will take a little getting used to. I don't think I will miss it after a week or so. I by no means think it is under powered. It isn't supposed to be a race car.

[RockBrown]

DVDs only work in park for safety; also destinations can't be changed while traveling. Home destination and emergency dest. can be used while traveling.On the backup camera as I mentioned earlier cannot be intergrated with fact. nav. according to the dealer. If someone else finds out different please post it.
thanks

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RockBrown:
DVDs only work in park for safety; also destinations can't be changed while traveling. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That depends on how crafty you get.

A switch fixes that problem.

[fourfourto]

You can probobly bypass the park safety. Than you have total access.When you are driving its destracting (not a good idea)but passanger can have access .It would be a pain in the a s s to pull over and look for a resturant or gas.

[ILvHmmrs]

anyone have any ideas how to bypass the safety to play the DVD. I can deal with not changing destination during travel. I cna pull over and do it in 5 min, but having a DVD player would be cool for my passengers

[Steve - SanJose]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RockBrown:
DVDs only work in park for safety; also destinations can't be changed while traveling. Home destination and emergency dest. can be used while traveling.On the backup camera as I mentioned earlier cannot be intergrated with fact. nav. according to the dealer. If someone else finds out different please post it.
thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know the Hummer Silicon Valley dealership was installing H2 navs in H3's with Hitchcams running on the nav display. I saw one working in November. But you are probably concerned with the factory H3 nav setup.

S.

[ILvHmmrs]

yeah, and anyways isn't it true that with the H2 nav you cant play a cd and look at nav at the same time.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ILvHmmrs:
yeah, and anyways isn't it true that with the H2 nav you cant play a cd and look at nav at the same time. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Correct. Very very very poor design. System works great but was not thought through in the design process IMO.

[ILvHmmrs]

That's what i thought.

[Chaugar]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ILvHmmrs:
anyone have any ideas how to bypass the safety to play the DVD. I can deal with not changing destination during travel. I cna pull over and do it in 5 min, but having a DVD player would be cool for my passengers </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have an 04 F-150 with the Eclipse Nav system installed by the dealer. Originally, I would have to stop and depress the emergency brake to have full use of the Nav (data entry). PIMFA! I took it to a different ford dealer and the tech fixed it in 5 mins. He said that a wire that it receives power from was grounded to the emergency brake. All you have to do is ground in to the frame instead. No mention of a switch though. I have no idea how to do this or even if it is accurate info. It's just what he told me. Anyways, I have full access (including watching a DVD) while the truck is moving.